An initial total schedular rating for ulcerative colitis is granted from December 27, 2011 to January 29, 2015. From January 29, 2015, a schedular rating in excess of 60 percent for ulcerative colitis is denied. A TDIU is granted from January 29, 2015 to April 17, 2018 and prospectively from June 1, 2018.,The Veteran's ulcerative colitis has resulted in marked malnutrition, anemia, and general debility prior to January 29, 2015. From that date, the disability is rated as 60 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s ulcerative colitis has resulted in pronounced symptoms such as marked malnutrition, anemia, and general debility prior to January 29, 2015.
- Claimed conditions
- ulcerative colitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- August 26, 2019
- Citation
- 19165824
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- Remanded (sent back)
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